The thawing out from Christmas is still taking place across Nottingham as the drudgery of returning back to work or school has, or is about to, commence once again.
Maybe time for some highlights to look forward to before the 2025 summer holidays then; we’re only six months away and if retailers can pump out Christmas and Easter items this early on, we can plan our summer holidays equally as early - right?
But there are a number of musical-themed events on the horizon in the city coming up before the summer season begins that we think might be worth braving the colder elements across January and February 2025, leading up to the first day of spring taking place this year on March 20 2024.
Be it Gracie Abrams continuing to wave the flag as pop music becomes more of a focus after a meteoric resurgence in 2024, through to Britpop favourites Supergrass, Primal Scream and Ocean Colour Scene coming to the city, we’ve picked 25 events taking place in Nottingham that might be worth adorning your thickest coat and woolliest scarf for during these colder months.
Tickets for many of these shows can still be picked up, be it through Ticketmaster, See Tickets or ATG Tickets - but what have we picked that’s touring Nottingham to tide you over until Summer arrives?
5. Craig David
From his iconic Born to Do It days to recent hits, Craig David’s dynamic live show will have you singing along to hits like '7 Days' and 'Fill Me In' when he, along with special guest Lemar, take over the Motorpoint Arena on Feburary 12 2025. | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for The National Lottery
6. Bowling For Soup
Get ready to rock out to pop-punk classics like '1985' and 'Girl All the Bad Guys Want' as Bowling For Soup bring their humour and high-energy setlist to Nottingham as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of "A Hangover You Don't Deserve" at the Motorpoint Arena on February 13 2025. | Getty Images
7. Myles Smith
Ranked fourth in the BBC Sounds of 2025, the soulful Myles Smith takes to the Rock City stage on February 22 2025 for an intimate performance showcasing his heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocal stylings. Jump on the bandwagon now before it's too late! | Getty Images
8. Alison Moyet
Join the iconic Alison Moyet for an evening of powerful vocals and heartfelt performances as she performs from her incredible catalogue of works at the Royal Concert Hall on February 22 2025. | Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images for Amazon Tickets